About Us
Education Leader • Youth Advocacy • Policy & Research
Globally engaged education leader and academic mentor with experience in youth leadership, public health, and policy research across 12+ countries.
Focus Areas
Education Equity • Youth Development • Policy & Research
Global Presence
Asia • Africa • Europe • North America
Approach
Research-informed • Community-driven • Impact-oriented
Biography Overview
Niraj Kumar Singh is an education and international development professional with over fifteen years of experience across nonprofit, academic, and social development sectors, including work in more than 12 countries. His professional focus spans education leadership, youth development, learning design, and equity, with experience across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Prior to relocating to the United States, he worked extensively across South Asia, contributing to regional and community-based development initiatives.
Over his career, Niraj has designed and led 100+ education and development initiatives in collaboration with UN agencies, government institutions, and nonprofit organizations. He has supported over 2,000 high school students, mentored more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate learners, and reached 10,000 adolescents and youth through equity-focused education and leadership programs. He brings strong operational leadership, including coordination of large, multi-level teams and management of programs involving over 1,000 staff, field personnel, and volunteers.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he played a leadership role in the USAID-funded MRITE project, supporting vaccination efforts that reached over 2.5 million individuals in underserved rural communities in India.
Biography Highlights
15+ years across education, youth development, and international development sectors
Programs, research, and professional engagement across 12+ countries
2,000+ high school students, 3,000+ undergraduate and graduate students, and 10,000+ adolescents and youth supported.
COVID-19 vaccination outreach reaching 2.5M+ individuals in underserved and rural communities
Education equity, youth leadership, learning design, and policy-oriented research
Areas of Expertise
Core domains of practice and scholarship shaped through years of field engagement, academic training, and cross-sector collaboration.
Educational Leadership
Advancing inclusive and equity-driven education systems through leadership development, institutional strengthening, and policy engagement.
International Education & Development
Designing and implementing development initiatives across diverse cultural, regional, and international contexts.
Learning Design & EdTech
Integrating technology-enabled learning solutions to expand access, improve quality, and support first-generation learners.
Youth Leadership & Mentorship
Mentoring young leaders and first-generation learners through academic guidance, leadership training, and career pathways.
Equity-Focused Education
Addressing structural inequities in education through community-led, research-informed, and culturally responsive approaches.
Program Design & Evaluation
Developing, monitoring, and evaluating large-scale education, youth, and public health programs for measurable impact.
Academic Mentoring
Supporting undergraduate and graduate students through research supervision, academic advising, and professional development.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Working with governments, UN agencies, universities, and nonprofits to translate research into policy and practice.
Journey & Milestones
From grassroots beginnings to global engagement — a journey shaped by education, leadership, research, and community-driven impact.
Early Leadership & Grassroots Work
Began community engagement and youth leadership initiatives at the grassroots level, focusing on education access, social awareness, and community mobilization during formative academic years.
National-Level Engagements
Worked across government and nonprofit organizations in India, contributing to education reform, youth development programs, and large-scale public health initiatives.
International Exposure & Policy Work
Expanded work internationally across Asia and Africa, engaging in policy research, global fellowships, cross-cultural leadership, and education system strengthening initiatives.
Public Health Leadership During COVID-19
Played a leadership role in nationwide COVID-19 vaccination and public health outreach efforts, supporting initiatives that reached over 2.5 million people across marginalized communities.
Ivy League Education & Global Leadership
Engaged in global research and scholarly contributions to international education and development discourse through studies at the University of Pennsylvania, alongside leadership at Youthology International.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance equitable education, youth leadership, and inclusive development by bridging research, policy, and community-led practice. We work to create pathways that enable young people and marginalized communities to access quality education, leadership opportunities, and sustainable livelihoods.
Rooted in lived experience and informed by academic scholarship, our mission emphasizes dignity, inclusion, and local ownership. We believe that lasting social change emerges when communities are active partners in designing and leading solutions.
Through cross-sector collaboration with governments, universities, nonprofits, and global institutions, we aim to translate knowledge into action and evidence into impact.
Advancing access to education and leadership opportunities for historically marginalized and first-generation learners.
Empowering young people as agents of change through mentorship, learning design, and leadership development.
Translating academic research and policy insights into scalable, community-driven solutions.
Building partnerships across sectors to strengthen systems and maximize long-term social impact.
Our Vision
We envision a world where education is equitable, inclusive, and transformative — enabling individuals and communities to realize their full potential regardless of geography, identity, or socioeconomic background.
Our vision centers on education as a catalyst for social mobility, democratic participation, and sustainable development across local and global contexts.
We aspire to contribute to education systems that are learner-centered, culturally responsive, and responsive to the evolving needs of societies in a rapidly changing world.
By strengthening youth leadership, institutional capacity, and cross-sector collaboration, we seek to influence policy, practice, and public discourse in ways that promote justice, dignity, and long-term social impact.
Why Us
What sets our work apart is a rare integration of lived experience, academic rigor, and global practice — translating ideas into measurable and lasting impact.
Lived Community Experience
Our work is grounded in sustained engagement with communities, ensuring relevance, dignity, and contextual understanding.
Research-to-Practice Approach
We bridge academic research and on-ground implementation to design solutions that are evidence-based and scalable.
Global Exposure, Local Insight
Experience across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America enables culturally responsive and adaptive program design.
Strong Academic Foundations
Deep engagement with universities and research institutions strengthens analytical rigor and policy relevance.
Youth-Centered Leadership
Youth are positioned as leaders and partners, not just beneficiaries, in shaping change.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
We work with governments, nonprofits, and global organizations to strengthen systems and scale impact.
Proven Impact at Scale
Programs and initiatives have reached thousands of learners and millions through education and public health outreach.
Ethical & Inclusive Practice
Equity, accountability, and inclusion guide every stage of program design, research, and partnership.
